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Doom Patrol (2016-2018) Vol. 1: Brick by Brick Kindle & comiXology

by Gerard Way (Author), Nick Derington (Illustrator, Artist) Format: Kindle Edition
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The spirit of Grant Morrison's groundbreaking DOOM PATROL is captured in this debut series starring the cult-favorite misfits as a part of Gerard Way's new Young Animal imprint.

 Flex Mentallo, Robotman, Rebis, Crazy Jane, and more are back to twist minds and take control. This new take on a classic embraces and reimagines the Morrison run's signature surrealism and irreverence. Incorporating bold, experimental art and a brash tone to match a new generation of readers, Gerard Way's DOOM PATROL establishes radical new beginnings, breaks new ground, and honors the warped team dynamic of the world's strangest heroes.

 This abstract and unexpected ensemble series nods at the Doom Patrol's roots by continuing to break the barriers of the traditional superhero genre. Collects issues #1-6.

 DOOM PATROL is the flagship title of Young Animal--a four-book grassroots mature reader imprint, creatively spearheaded by Gerard Way, bridging the gap between the DCU and Vertigo, and focusing on the juxtaposition between visual and thematic storytelling.
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“The bizarre superheroes, comically grotesque villains, over-the-top banter, and zany plot twists are entertaining all on their own, and readers willing to sit back and enjoy the ride won’t be disappointed.” —BOOKLIST

“As the first Young Animal title to debut, Doom Patrol set a distinct tone for the new DC Comics imprint, one driven by creative ambition and a willingness to think outside the box. “—A.V. CLUB/THE ONION

“If you have a taste for the peculiar, then DOOM PATROL by writer Gerard Way and artist Nick Derington should be on your radar.”—io9
 
“Writer Gerard Way and artist Nick Derington have brought back the Patrol, and have doubled down on the weirdness from the Morrison era, but with their own unique and modern spin.” —NERDIST
 
“This series is all about celebrating the weird, surreal side of the DCU.” —IGN
 
“Absolutely recommended for readers in search of something a bit off and highly experimental.”—VICE

About the Author

Gerard Way is the Eisner Award-winning writer of The Umbrella Academy and the comic mini-series The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys. He is the creative mind between the new grassroots imprint Young Animal, whose retro-inspired lineup bridges the gap between the DC Universe and Vertigo. Way is also widely known for his former role as the lead vocalist and co-founder of the alternative rock band My Chemical Romance.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0722ZW2XR
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ DC; Illustrated edition (June 6, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 6, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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Gerard Arthur Way (born April 9, 1977) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and comic book writer who was the lead vocalist and co-founder of the American alternative rock band My Chemical Romance from its formation in September 2001 until its split in March 2013. His debut solo album Hesitant Alien was released on September 30, 2014. He also wrote the comic mini-series The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys and the Eisner Award-winning comic book The Umbrella Academy.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Customers find the characters wonderful, weird, and creative. They also appreciate the gorgeous artwork and entertainment value. Readers describe the storyline as compelling and heartfelt. They mention the structure as solid and the author as a creative lead.

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Customers find the characters in the book wonderful, weird, and creative.

"...Gerard Way's writing is clever and personal, weird, but joyful...." Read more

"...in all though it is far from a traditional superhero story and a wonderfully weird and creative one at that...." Read more

"...And don't be mistaken; this book is bizarre. Most likely the weirdest book DC has put out in a long time...." Read more

"...captures the spirit of the original and makes it just as weird and trippy. Great new addition to the series." Read more

4 customers mention "Book design"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the artwork wonderful and gorgeous. They also say Gerard Way is a creative lead.

"...Nick Derington's art and Tamra Bonvillains' colors are magical, full of life and energy...." Read more

"...The artwork is wonderful and gorgeous and Gerard Way is one hell of a creative lead...." Read more

"...one of whom does get the most focus here, as well as depicting much more colorful and less bleak events than Morrison got at his darkest...." Read more

"Good cartoonish art , Fun Read and good design..." Read more

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Customers find the book entertaining, saying it's the most fun comic they've read in years.

"...The ride from start to end is bliss. This is the most fun comic I have read in years. Gerard Way's writing is clever and personal, weird, but joyful...." Read more

"...couldn't always follow the ins and outs of the plot twists, but it was a fun ride. My advice: just go with the flow and enjoy the roller coaster ride." Read more

"...It's funny, off-beat, and full of genuine heart. A great comic experience you won't regret. I'm definitely ordering volume 2!" Read more

"Good cartoonish art , Fun Read and good design..." Read more

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Customers find the storyline compelling and not your conventional superhero story.

"...The story is intricate and strange, but never too confusing to follow (and all makes perfect sense in the end). The ride from start to end is bliss...." Read more

"Honestly the best book I’ve read in a bit. Not your conventional superhero story...." Read more

"Gerard Way brings new layers to these characters and adds a compelling storyline for your reading pleasure. Thoroughly enjoyable." Read more

"Great new twist on a classic story." Read more

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Customers find the book heartfelt, personal, and joyful. They also say the writing is clever and personal.

"...Gerard Way's writing is clever and personal, weird, but joyful...." Read more

"...Simply put, this book is heartfelt and is probably the best continuation of Morrison's Doom Patrol one could have hoped for...." Read more

"...It's funny, off-beat, and full of genuine heart. A great comic experience you won't regret. I'm definitely ordering volume 2!" Read more

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Customers find the structure of the book solid and worth sticking with.

"...to the series may be a bit lost at first but the series is well worth sticking with...." Read more

"Really fun/Wacky read and Really good build. Only problem for me is the paper quality...." Read more

"Set up for the long run. Seems like Way has a solid plan and gets these characters...." Read more

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If you enjoy the wacked out stories of the Doom Patrol, this is a must have for any fan. Everything about this collection is spot on and you won't be disappointed. The artwork kind of reminds me of the days of old Archie comics. I love everything about this book!
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KazBTowner
5.0 out of 5 stars Charming, fun, gorgeous, refreshing, and unique
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2020
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This book is jam-packed with wonderful ideas, a lovably unique cast, and an over-the-top world that all comes together in a perfect, zany, package. The story is intricate and strange, but never too confusing to follow (and all makes perfect sense in the end). The ride from start to end is bliss. This is the most fun comic I have read in years. Gerard Way's writing is clever and personal, weird, but joyful. Nick Derington's art and Tamra Bonvillains' colors are magical, full of life and energy. The lettering is by the one and only Todd Klein, and he (as always) brings his A++++ game and embraces the weird this book offers up.

For fans of the show, this is a perfect place to start.

For long-time Doom Patrol readers, it brings everything full circle. It continues things from where the Keith Giffen and Matthew Clark run left off, resurrects ideas and concepts from the Morrison run, and brings the characters/world into exciting, new territory. It's so nice to have the Doom Patrol back! Very happy they left the N52 version of Danny, Niles, Rita, Cliff, etc behind.
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clairetoldmetochangemyscreenname
5.0 out of 5 stars One of Weirdest But Best Titles from DC's Young Animal Imprint
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2017
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Easily one of the weirdest and best new reads I have come across recently. DC's Young Animal imprint hits a home run with this new series based on the classic DC oddballs the Doom Patrol. An eclectic group of zany characters including Negative Man, Robotman, Space Case, and Danny (formerly the sentient street corner now the sentient ambulance), the Doom Patrol reforms when a group of aliens attempt to capture Danny the ambulance in order to harvest his pocket dimension for fresh meat. While Danny's driver, Space Case, recruits a team to save him from the aliens, Robotman helps Negative Man reclaim his lost powers. All in all though it is far from a traditional superhero story and a wonderfully weird and creative one at that. Newcomers to the series may be a bit lost at first but the series is well worth sticking with. The artwork is wonderful and gorgeous and Gerard Way is one hell of a creative lead. A must read for those who are looking for something a bit different from the Big Two.
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Luke A. Clasen
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it.
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2024
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A great new version of a classic.
I'll be getting the other volumes soon.
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Charlie Griffin
4.0 out of 5 stars Weird, Wild, and Wonderful
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2017
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Grant Morrison's run on Doom Patrol is widely regarded as the best the team has seen, and for good reason. His Doom Patrol is smart, weird, and entirely unique in comics. Of course, his run ended back in the nineties, and as all things go in comics, the team has shifted around a few times during the period following.

In comes Way's run, seen here. Gerard Way is, more or less, returning the team to a very Morrison-esque dynamic, although he shies away from outright copying the style. It works very well. Most of the team's lineup then gets returned by the end of this book, with Cliff, Negative Man, and Crazy Jane alongside classic supporting characters Danny the street and Flex Mentallo. Don't mistake this for a reboot, though; you will get the most out of this story if you understand the full context of Doom Patrol's background. You see, this book establishes Morrison's run, and more, as completely canon with the cosmic retcons that had previously put said runs out of continuity. In most series, this would be a severe case of continuity snarls, but with the already bizarre and metafictional basis Doom Patrol works with, it's clearly intentional, and that just adds to the appeal.

And don't be mistaken; this book is bizarre. Most likely the weirdest book DC has put out in a long time. Once again, this is all done in-style of Morrison's earlier run. That being said, though, Way is not just carbon-copying Morrison; this book is still clearly his own spin. He introduces a few new characters, one of whom does get the most focus here, as well as depicting much more colorful and less bleak events than Morrison got at his darkest. None of this is bad, since it allows Way space to build his world up the way he wants to establish, although purist readers might be a tad more off-put.

The one thing of note is that this has is that it hasn't quite reached the regular highs (quality, not drugs, for the record) of Morrison's work. Since it is still so early on here, I'm okay with that, as Way is clearly not finished here. The team line-up doesn't even come together until the last chapter of the book, and there are still questions left unanswered (what the absolute heck is Niles Caulder up to?); whatever Way has in mind, he's obviously still working towards it. I definitely recommend picking this up to any Doom Patrol aficionado, and I can't wait to find out what happens next.
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James Eberbach
5.0 out of 5 stars Must buy!
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2023
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If you enjoy the wacked out stories of the Doom Patrol, this is a must have for any fan. Everything about this collection is spot on and you won't be disappointed. The artwork kind of reminds me of the days of old Archie comics. I love everything about this book!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Must buy!
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2023
If you enjoy the wacked out stories of the Doom Patrol, this is a must have for any fan. Everything about this collection is spot on and you won't be disappointed. The artwork kind of reminds me of the days of old Archie comics. I love everything about this book!
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Andrew Lyle Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars A worthy successor to the Morrison run
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2021
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Doom Patrol had always been an odd duck. There was mineral vegetable oil man, Mr. Nobody, and well a lot of others. Grant Morrison's run might have been the most popular outing, but this latest incarnation captures the spirit of the original and makes it just as weird and trippy. Great new addition to the series.
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Mstatianarenee
5.0 out of 5 stars Better than the tv show
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2020
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I really like this book i was encouraged to read it after watching the doom patrol tv show on dc universe and after reading the book I got more of the stuff I liked from the show really great read keeps the weirdness from older doom patrol books and does something new with it and it also introduces an interesting new character space case
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic stuff
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2017
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I started writing a review for this, but had to stop because I wasn't doing the book justice. Simply put, this book is heartfelt and is probably the best continuation of Morrison's Doom Patrol one could have hoped for. There's a lot of old stuff that's brought back, along with a lot of new; it's all fantastic. Be sure to read Morrison's stuff before reading this, because if you don't, you'll be completely lost.
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jasdeep
5.0 out of 5 stars Arrived in perfect condition
Reviewed in Canada on February 28, 2023
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Book arrived in perfect condition. No dings or dents on it.
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Fabricio Torija
5.0 out of 5 stars Si te gustó la serie no dudes en comprarlo
Reviewed in Mexico on June 22, 2022
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Way le da una vuelta a estos personajes que saltaron a la fama gracias a Morrison. No es una historia superheroica como tal pero se ubica en el mismo universo que los New 52.
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Fabricio Torija
5.0 out of 5 stars Si te gustó la serie no dudes en comprarlo
Reviewed in Mexico on June 22, 2022
Way le da una vuelta a estos personajes que saltaron a la fama gracias a Morrison. No es una historia superheroica como tal pero se ubica en el mismo universo que los New 52.
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Trash
5.0 out of 5 stars <3
Reviewed in Germany on October 13, 2021
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I love the kinda funny an stupid storyline, the characters and the art style
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Jorge
5.0 out of 5 stars excelente
Reviewed in Spain on September 30, 2019
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es una locura y es fabuloso, buen guión mejor dibujo
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic purchase
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 15, 2019
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Arrived next day in perfect condition. Absolutely loving this book - was unsure about ordering it, but its fantastic. About to order the second book now! Would defo recommend this to everyone!
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